Development Studies Association
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The UK based membership organisation for all those studying, researching and teaching in the field of global development.
For now, you'll find our news posted on LinkedIn and in our monthly newsletter.
For now, you'll find our news posted on LinkedIn and in our monthly newsletter.
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❓ Did you know? There’s a LinkedIn group for #DSA2026 for anyone attending in person or online, or just joining the conversation.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
❓ Did you know? There’s a LinkedIn group for #DSA2026 for anyone attending in person or online, or just joining the conversation.
📣 Share panel details
🔍 Call for specific paper perspectives
🍀 Ask practical questions about Ireland & the conference
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Why do online scam hubs in Myanmar keep bouncing back?
Read Xu Peng, @soasdevelopment.bsky.social researcher, article in @theconversation.com
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Read Xu Peng, @soasdevelopment.bsky.social researcher, article in @theconversation.com
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January 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Why do online scam hubs in Myanmar keep bouncing back?
Read Xu Peng, @soasdevelopment.bsky.social researcher, article in @theconversation.com
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Read Xu Peng, @soasdevelopment.bsky.social researcher, article in @theconversation.com
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January 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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📢 Online workshop: Teaching Ethics in Dark Times
How do we teach ethics amid crisis, conflict & uncertainty?
Join this free @mybisa.bsky.social EWPG event exploring creative and critical approaches to ethics pedagogy.
📅 14 Jan 2026
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How do we teach ethics amid crisis, conflict & uncertainty?
Join this free @mybisa.bsky.social EWPG event exploring creative and critical approaches to ethics pedagogy.
📅 14 Jan 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
📢 Online workshop: Teaching Ethics in Dark Times
How do we teach ethics amid crisis, conflict & uncertainty?
Join this free @mybisa.bsky.social EWPG event exploring creative and critical approaches to ethics pedagogy.
📅 14 Jan 2026
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How do we teach ethics amid crisis, conflict & uncertainty?
Join this free @mybisa.bsky.social EWPG event exploring creative and critical approaches to ethics pedagogy.
📅 14 Jan 2026
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✨ New Global South rep on DSA Council✨
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
January 12, 2026 at 10:59 AM
✨ New Global South rep on DSA Council✨
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
📣 Welcome Professor @goodfellowtom.bsky.social to @manchester.ac.uk to take up a dual role as Professor of Urban Development at the @globaldevinst.bsky.social and CEO of the @africancities.bsky.social ✨
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January 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
📣 Welcome Professor @goodfellowtom.bsky.social to @manchester.ac.uk to take up a dual role as Professor of Urban Development at the @globaldevinst.bsky.social and CEO of the @africancities.bsky.social ✨
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New podcast!
It was such a pleasure to chat with my @africancities.bsky.social colleagues about urban land, brokerage and the effect that rising land values is having on African urban development dynamics, inequality and conflict.
It was such a pleasure to chat with my @africancities.bsky.social colleagues about urban land, brokerage and the effect that rising land values is having on African urban development dynamics, inequality and conflict.
NEW | Why do land brokers matter in African cities?
Recently published ACRC research, exploring land and connectivity in African cities, found “land brokers” to be significant players within urban land markets.
Recently published ACRC research, exploring land and connectivity in African cities, found “land brokers” to be significant players within urban land markets.
January 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
New podcast!
It was such a pleasure to chat with my @africancities.bsky.social colleagues about urban land, brokerage and the effect that rising land values is having on African urban development dynamics, inequality and conflict.
It was such a pleasure to chat with my @africancities.bsky.social colleagues about urban land, brokerage and the effect that rising land values is having on African urban development dynamics, inequality and conflict.
Coming to #DSA2026 and not sleeping on a friend’s sofa?!
While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
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While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Coming to #DSA2026 and not sleeping on a friend’s sofa?!
While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
buff.ly/2swtHWS
While there are many accommodation options available, they fill up VERY quickly and we cannot emphasise enough to start your search and book early in order to find the best option for you.
buff.ly/2swtHWS
🎙️ In this Between the Lines podcast Peter Taylor from @ids.ac.uk speaks to Margarita Gómez from Southern Voice and Kaia Ambrose from IDRC.
They discuss why equity in research collaboration matters and talk about the challenges in achieving it.
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They discuss why equity in research collaboration matters and talk about the challenges in achieving it.
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/nt8kCqm
January 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
🎙️ In this Between the Lines podcast Peter Taylor from @ids.ac.uk speaks to Margarita Gómez from Southern Voice and Kaia Ambrose from IDRC.
They discuss why equity in research collaboration matters and talk about the challenges in achieving it.
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/nt8kCqm
They discuss why equity in research collaboration matters and talk about the challenges in achieving it.
🎧 Listen here: buff.ly/nt8kCqm
📢 Call for papers: Envisioning Labour-Led Urban Development by @globaldevinst.bsky.social
📍 @manchester.ac.uk / hybrid
📆 23-24th April 2026
⏰ Abstracts by 31st January
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📍 @manchester.ac.uk / hybrid
📆 23-24th April 2026
⏰ Abstracts by 31st January
Find out more: buff.ly/r3tlxKt
January 8, 2026 at 10:59 AM
📢 Call for papers: Envisioning Labour-Led Urban Development by @globaldevinst.bsky.social
📍 @manchester.ac.uk / hybrid
📆 23-24th April 2026
⏰ Abstracts by 31st January
Find out more: buff.ly/r3tlxKt
📍 @manchester.ac.uk / hybrid
📆 23-24th April 2026
⏰ Abstracts by 31st January
Find out more: buff.ly/r3tlxKt
Are you going to #DSA2026?
It’s not too early to start planning travel logistics and thinking ahead!
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It’s not too early to start planning travel logistics and thinking ahead!
Here’s 5 top tips for those new to visiting Ireland: buff.ly/tgXpnOi
January 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Are you going to #DSA2026?
It’s not too early to start planning travel logistics and thinking ahead!
Here’s 5 top tips for those new to visiting Ireland: buff.ly/tgXpnOi
It’s not too early to start planning travel logistics and thinking ahead!
Here’s 5 top tips for those new to visiting Ireland: buff.ly/tgXpnOi
The DSA congratulates Prof Anuradha Joshi on her new position as the Director the Institute of Development Studies.
@ids.ac.uk has been a long-time member of the DSA and we look forward to working with Prof Joshi on the current and future challenges for development studies and in development.
@ids.ac.uk has been a long-time member of the DSA and we look forward to working with Prof Joshi on the current and future challenges for development studies and in development.
We’re excited to announce Professor Anuradha Joshi as the new Director of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS).
Building on her long-standing leadership at IDS, she will lead the institute into its 60th anniversary year.
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Building on her long-standing leadership at IDS, she will lead the institute into its 60th anniversary year.
https://ids.pulse.ly/52bb9mouwl
Professor Anuradha Joshi appointed Director of the Institute of Development Studies - Institute of Development Studies
Professor Anuradha Joshi has been appointed as IDS new Director.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The DSA congratulates Prof Anuradha Joshi on her new position as the Director the Institute of Development Studies.
@ids.ac.uk has been a long-time member of the DSA and we look forward to working with Prof Joshi on the current and future challenges for development studies and in development.
@ids.ac.uk has been a long-time member of the DSA and we look forward to working with Prof Joshi on the current and future challenges for development studies and in development.
#DSA2026 will host a roundtable on class, precarity and access in international development, building on 'A Profession for the Privileged' (Diversity in Development).
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
January 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM
#DSA2026 will host a roundtable on class, precarity and access in international development, building on 'A Profession for the Privileged' (Diversity in Development).
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
📢 The International Development Committee has launched a new inquiry into the UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF), a commitment to support low-income countries responding to climate change.
💻 Submit by 12 Jan
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💻 Submit by 12 Jan
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January 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
📢 The International Development Committee has launched a new inquiry into the UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF), a commitment to support low-income countries responding to climate change.
💻 Submit by 12 Jan
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💻 Submit by 12 Jan
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📣 @odid-qeh.bsky.social is looking to recruit a Qualitative Researcher in British and European Politics
⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
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⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/EbpIB0q
January 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
📣 @odid-qeh.bsky.social is looking to recruit a Qualitative Researcher in British and European Politics
⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/EbpIB0q
⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/EbpIB0q
1078 papers! We think that’s a DSA record - that signals the desire for critical thinking to help fix this broken world.
#DSA2026 panel convenors are reviewing all submissions - watch your inbox.
#DSA2026 panel convenors are reviewing all submissions - watch your inbox.
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
1078 papers! We think that’s a DSA record - that signals the desire for critical thinking to help fix this broken world.
#DSA2026 panel convenors are reviewing all submissions - watch your inbox.
#DSA2026 panel convenors are reviewing all submissions - watch your inbox.
✨ New and #OpenAccess titles this month from @papublishing.bsky.social including:
📚 Pathways to a better life in Haiti: Fonkoze’s graduation approach for poverty alleviation
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📚 Pathways to a better life in Haiti: Fonkoze’s graduation approach for poverty alleviation
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January 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
✨ New and #OpenAccess titles this month from @papublishing.bsky.social including:
📚 Pathways to a better life in Haiti: Fonkoze’s graduation approach for poverty alleviation
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📚 Pathways to a better life in Haiti: Fonkoze’s graduation approach for poverty alleviation
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We're taking a break! 🎇
DSA will take a break from social media from December 30 to January 4 inclusive. We wish all our members a restful holiday period.
DSA will take a break from social media from December 30 to January 4 inclusive. We wish all our members a restful holiday period.
December 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We're taking a break! 🎇
DSA will take a break from social media from December 30 to January 4 inclusive. We wish all our members a restful holiday period.
DSA will take a break from social media from December 30 to January 4 inclusive. We wish all our members a restful holiday period.
#DSA2026 Call for Papers!
🚨 One more day left to submit! 🚨
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
🚨 One more day left to submit! 🚨
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
December 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#DSA2026 Call for Papers!
🚨 One more day left to submit! 🚨
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
🚨 One more day left to submit! 🚨
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
✨ New Global South rep on DSA Council✨
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
December 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
✨ New Global South rep on DSA Council✨
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
The winner of the online election is Rakiya Mamman with 32% of the total vote.
Rakiya has been highly involved at recent DSA conferences and is also one of the regional convenors of the DSA GS Study Group.
Watch this space for an interview with her.
#DSA2026 will host a roundtable on class, precarity and access in international development, building on 'A Profession for the Privileged' (Diversity in Development).
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
December 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#DSA2026 will host a roundtable on class, precarity and access in international development, building on 'A Profession for the Privileged' (Diversity in Development).
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
Convenors welcome short reflections—especially lived experience of exclusion.
Read more: buff.ly/ncC3Zd8
🚨 Final week! 🚨
#DSA2026 Call for Papers!
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin.bsky.social
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
#DSA2026 Call for Papers!
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin.bsky.social
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
December 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🚨 Final week! 🚨
#DSA2026 Call for Papers!
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin.bsky.social
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
#DSA2026 Call for Papers!
📅 8-10 July 2026
📍 Hybrid at @ucddublin.bsky.social
Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025
More info & submission details: buff.ly/xJkOMT3
📣 @odid-qeh.bsky.social is looking to recruit a Qualitative Researcher in British and European Politics
⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/EbpIB0q
⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/EbpIB0q
December 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📣 @odid-qeh.bsky.social is looking to recruit a Qualitative Researcher in British and European Politics
⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/EbpIB0q
⏰ Deadline: 12 January 2026
Find out more and apply: buff.ly/EbpIB0q
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🚨 Contribute your research & critical thinking through our open CALL FOR PAPERS for #DSA2026 taking place at @ucddublin.bsky.social & online
⏳ Deadline: 30 Dec but please allow time to set yourself up on our conference system & for any tech queries you might have
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⏳ Deadline: 30 Dec but please allow time to set yourself up on our conference system & for any tech queries you might have
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December 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🚨 Contribute your research & critical thinking through our open CALL FOR PAPERS for #DSA2026 taking place at @ucddublin.bsky.social & online
⏳ Deadline: 30 Dec but please allow time to set yourself up on our conference system & for any tech queries you might have
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⏳ Deadline: 30 Dec but please allow time to set yourself up on our conference system & for any tech queries you might have
buff.ly/ZEEM0uC